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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 262.41 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 262.41 and 133.95 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 262.41 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/262.41 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 262.41 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 35,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,149.82/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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